PALO ALTO, CA (08.27.25) – SiriusXM and Maxar Space Systems announced today that the SXM-10 satellite has completed in-orbit testing and is now fully operational by SiriusXM following its successful launch by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on June 7, 2025.
“The SXM-10 satellite strengthens the health of our fleet and the infrastructure that provides a critical foundation for our audio entertainment and information services enjoyed by tens of millions of people across North America,” said Bridget Neville, SiriusXM’s Senior Vice President & GM of Signal Distribution Engineering.
“The successful launch and handover of SXM-10 marks another milestone in our long-standing partnership with SiriusXM,” said Chris Johnson, CEO of Maxar Space Systems. “This satellite reflects our shared commitment to innovation and reliability, and we are proud to be able to leverage our proven Maxar 1300™ platform to help SiriusXM deliver advanced audio entertainment services to millions of listeners.”
SXM-10 will help provide continuous reliable delivery of SiriusXM’s audio entertainment and information services to consumers. SXM-10 is the 11th high-powered, digital audio radio satellite built by Maxar Space Systems for SiriusXM and is built on the Maxar 1300™ platform. SXM-10 is more than 27 feet tall and over 100 feet long with its solar arrays deployed, and weighed almost 6,600 kg at launch. SXM-10 features a large unfurlable S-band reflector antenna supplied by L3Harris that enables SiriusXM programming to reach approximately 175 million SiriusXM-equipped vehicles on the road today.
SXM-10 is the second new satellite to commence service for SiriusXM in 2025 after SXM-9 began service in January. SiriusXM and Maxar Space Systems previously announced that Maxar Space has also been commissioned to build the SXM-11 and -12 satellites for SiriusXM, and those programs are ongoing with launches expected in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
ST. GEORGE, UT (08.26.25) – SWITCH Works by SSV Works announces the release of the Tango2™ Plug-&-Play Street-Legal Turn-Signal Kit for the 2025-Up Polaris® Xpedition XP and ADV. Engineered for reliability and convenience, this kit is the easiest way to get your Xpedition street-legal compliant while maintaining a factory finish.
The Tango2 system includes sequential LED front strips with a start-up sequence and Daytime Running Lights (DRL), direct tail light integration, and seamless connection to the OEM dash cluster indicators. Its compact All-in-One Controller reduces dash clutter, while the automatic self-canceling turn signals deliver both safety and convenience.
“The Tango2 is truly the next generation of street-legal UTV solutions,” said Kelson Downes, Marketing Director of SSV Works. “It is 100% plug-&-play, with one main harness that connects everything to our solid-state brain. That means no fuses, no relays, and no messy wiring. Installers and riders will appreciate how much simpler and cleaner it is compared to anything else on the market.”
Built to handle the rigors of off-road environments, the Tango2 uses solid-state circuit protection and weatherproof construction, ensuring durability in mud, dust, and water. Riders can also take advantage of hazard light mode and the integrated horn output for full street-legal compliance.
“Our goal with SWITCH Works is to set a new standard for UTV electronics,” added Kelson. “With the Tango2, Polaris Xpedition owners get the most advanced, easiest to install, and most reliable turn-signal kit available today.”
The SWITCH Works Tango2 Turn-Signal Kit for 2025-Up Polaris Xpedition XP / ADV is available now at SSVWorks.com and through authorized dealers.
LIBERTYVILLE, IL (08.26.25) – CS Series speakers are engineered to handle everything — from powerful vocals and guitar riffs to deep bass drops — and createenhanced clarity and rich, layered sound. Equipped and designed with Neo-Mylar soft dome tweeters, they produce crisp, high-volume audio balanced through a passive crossover, while offering smooth and clean midrange tones paired with punchy midbass frequencies.
It’s your audio system — elevate it with speakers that bring crisp and sharp playback upon every song. Take your audio game to the NEXT LEVEL with the CS Series of speakers!
AUSTIN, TX (08.25.25) – The dB Drag Racing Association is proud to announce the return of Deaf Bonce by Alphard Group as Presenting Sponsor of the 28th Annual dB Drag Racing Finals, taking place October 11–12, 2025.
This year’s Finals will unite elite car audio competitors across multiple venues as they contend for regional titles and the coveted Championship ring. The event will feature signature formats that define the sport: dB Drag Racing, Bass Race, Top Dog, Freestyle, and Psychlone.
As a longtime leader in high-performance car audio, Deaf Bonce has consistently fueled innovation and elevated competition standards. Their lineup of full-range speakers, amplifiers, and subwoofers showcases a relentless drive to advance sound engineering and deliver competition-grade performance.
Building on more than a decade of collaboration, Alphard Group remains a steadfast supporter of the car audio community. Vladimir Mukhin, representing Deaf Bonce, shared “It’s an honor to support the Finals once again. This event showcases the passion and perseverance of competitors throughout the season. We’re thrilled to be back and part of the action!”
BLOOMINGTON, MN (08.25.25) – Purpose built for the off-road environment, Rockford’s Element Ready™ products are built to stand up to water, dirt, mud and UV rays, making sure all your audio components perform regardless of the conditions. The Rockford team of engineers have designed the BEST sounding SXS kits available. The Plug-n-Play harnessing & tutorial videos make installation a breeze.
Fall is the time to turn your Polaris Pro in the audio game! Or MAX the volume on your CAN-AM.
PIGEON FORGE, TN (08.22.25) – Alps Alpine North America, Inc. (“Alpine”) is on site at the 13th annual Great Smoky Mountain Jeep® Club Invasion (GSMJCI) at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, TN from Thursday, August 21 to Saturday, August 23. This is the fourth time Alpine will be at GSMJCI offering the latest dash and audio solutions designed specifically for the Jeep® Wrangler and Jeep® Gladiator drivers. All products will be available for purchase during the event with special, event-only pricing.
The action got going early on Thursday morning in the Alpine booth.
All bays were full as the SoundWave’s Tampa team was very busy.
The signature Jeepers Yellow Rubber Duck is happy in Pigeon Forge
Alpine also has a large installation bay, powered by Tampa-based Alpine Authorized Retailer Soundwaves, so customers can drive home with their Alpine purchases installed. The installation space is located directly next to the Alpine booth space. Across the board Alpine has seen strong action in the booth and installation bays. Alpine partners DOW Technologies and Soundwaves Tampa, along with support from Tech Marketing, have been connecting with Jeepers.
All GSMJCI visitors are encouraged to visit the Alpine booth and take advantage of the special, event-only deals and on-site installation services during the three-day event.
OCEAN CITY, MD (08.22.25) – KICKER has returned for its eighth year as title sponsor of the annual Ocean City Jeep Fest, a celebration of all things Jeep and the owners who love them. High winds and rain from Hurricane Erin delayed the official opening of the event until Friday, August 22nd.The event includes beach crawls, a vendor village, sand course, parties and more. The Ocean City Jeep Fest 2025 was scheduled to run August 21-24.
This image early Thursday morning, with the rubber duck floating, shows water standing by the XRV. Further set up were delayed until midday Thursday.
Midday Thursday this happy young Jeeper registered early for this loaded toy Jeep raffle prize.
KICKER has thousands of these toy ducks to be given away to people visiting the booth.
Jeremy Wynn, with Steven Bambrough behind the wheel, on the 1441 mile journey to Ocean City.
Jeep fans, and the public will hit the picturesque beaches of Ocean City to show off and admire the infinite ways Jeep vehicles can be enjoyed and customized. Kicker is near the Roland E. Powell Convention Center with the KICKER XRV is featured on site and Livin’Loud with the subwoofer packed Boom Room.
KICKER Team Members Jeremy Wynn and Steven Bambrough rolled the KICKER XRV 1441 miles from Stillwater for the event. Opus Marketing Team members are on site along with area dealer AudioWorks (Newark, DE.) and will be selling and installing audio systems on-site for the entire show and will feature several audio packages for purchase made especially for Jeepers… stay tuned for exciting news.
On-site images showcased in this article show exciting things to come.
REDMOND, OR (08.21.25) – “Falcón Sales has organized a Car Show, and much more, at InTune this Saturday, August 23rd in Redmond OR from 10 AM to 4 PM. This is their First Ever Parking Lot Party Car Show and the street is be blocked off out front” Kam Frisbee related.
There will be free pizza from Wild Mike’s Pizza and free cotton candy and dirty sodas from Let’s Get Frizzy. For entertainment InTune will provide a bounce house for the kiddos and a live DJ. There will be 100+ cars with multiple vendor demo vehicles from manufacturers including Wet Sounds, Alpine, Diamond Audio and Sony.
The following Reps will be attending to support and offer help with product sales… Jeff Oliver from The Progressive Group representing Kenwood, Rockford Fosgate and Viper. Dave Gates, Kam Frisbee and Jorge Fornos from Falcón Sales will be on site representing Wet Sounds, Sony, Alpine, Memphis Audio and Sounds Skins. Ryan Klein, Diamond Audio, will also be in the house.
Concluding Frisbee related, “We are anticipating a huge turnout and we’ve all put many hours into making this a great show.
Stay tuned for much more. Contact InTune at 541-923-1636.
PICAYUNE, MS (08.21.25) – For over 18 years Cole Tarnok has owned Traffic Jams. He has actually worked with N&H Electronics for over 20 years.
This post showcased Cole with Ricky and spotlighted MTX, DB Drive and JVC products
Earlier this week, Cole made the 60 mile trip to Hattiesburg to check out some new products for inventory and jobs they have scheduled. “Working with area distributor N&H is very good for us. The N&H staff is always very helpful and shipping is next day for us. We have been attending their dealer show for years” Tarnok stated.
Spotlighting recent jobs draws attention on social media posts.
Ricky Gibson offered “Cole and Traffic Jams are a very good dealer. Having him come into our location is always a good thing. He also let’s know what consumers are looking for in our territory.”
Farmers spend many hours in the fields and window tending can certainly make that time cooler.
Business is good at Traffic Jams as they do detailing and window tint in addition to 12volt products on many categories of products for the road, trail and waves, Being in an agricultural area, they also do window tint on farm implements.
Concluding Cole related “To connect with consumers we park finished jobs out front under the Traffic Jams sign and spotlight the images on social media post.”
DIAMOND BAR, CA (08.20.25) – The aftermarket industry is gearing up for an unforgettable experience at the 2025 SEMA Show, taking place Nov. 4-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. With more than 2,000 exhibiting companies, including hundreds of first-time participants, this year’s event promises to be the most dynamic and expansive yet.
Ford Performance Parts & Accessories at SEMA Show 2024
Among the thousands of exhibitors are iconic automakers Ford, Honda, Mopar/Stellantis, Nissan, and Toyota, each bringing a unique vision and product lineup to the SEMA Show floor.
“Having Ford, Honda, Mopar/Stellantis, Nissan, and Toyota at the 2025 SEMA Show is a testament to the strength and diversity of the automotive industry,” said SEMA Vice President of Events Tom Gattuso. “These brands are not only leaders in innovation and performance, but they also represent the passion and creativity that drive the aftermarket community. Their presence will elevate the Show and inspire attendees from around the globe.”
Mopar/Stellantis at SEMA Show 2024
The Ford Performance Parts & Accessories team plans to highlight its Ford Custom Garage packages focused on Ford Performance, featuring exclusive previews of upcoming packages designed for enhanced performance and customization. Attendees will be able to explore the brand’s performance accessories tailored for the F-150 Raptor R, alongside its lineup of engines. “Our participation at SEMA allows us to connect directly with enthusiasts and showcase how our engineered performance and innovative accessories empower customers to customize their driving experience,” said Kim Mathers, Global Director, Accessories and Performance Parts. “It’s where passion meets precision, perfectly aligning with our mission: Engineered to Perform. Designed to Customize.”
Nissan at SEMA Show 2024
After making headlines last year with its Plymouth GTX electromod and Ram concepts, Mopar/Stellantis will return to the SEMA Show with other surprises. “Without a doubt, SEMA continues to be a must-attend event for our Mopar team,” said Darren Bradshaw, Senior Vice President of Mopar North America. “There is no better place to show off and gain valuable feedback on our latest concept vehicles and hundreds of quality-tested, factory-backed performance parts and accessories from the industry’s most influential customers.”
Nissan will continue its tradition of unveiling inspiring concept vehicles at the SEMA Show by focusing on both its Nissan and Infiniti brands this year. “Nissan North America and Infiniti Americas are teaming up once again for an exciting display to the 2025 SEMA Show. This year, attendees can expect everything from an SUV that delivers next-level off-road capability to a high-powered Infiniti performance build,” said Casey Kilmer, Manager of Nissan Partnerships, Activations, and Auto Shows. “Adding to the excitement, we’re bringing more of what attendees want – more accessories, more performance, more merchandise, and an immersive gaming experience to turn up the energy.”
Toyota at SEMA Show 2024
Toyota, which unveiled several concept vehicles at last year’s Show, is preparing to showcase other industry firsts this year. “Toyota continues its long-standing tradition of re-imagining what vehicles can become when great ideas and creativity kick into high gear,” said Toyota in a statement. “From Toyota Genuine and TRD accessories all the way to one-off show-stopping concept cars, Toyota’s 2025 SEMA Show display promises something for every customer regardless of segment or powertrain.”
In addition to connecting with leading OEMs and aftermarket brands, attendees will experience the world’s largest display of new automotive aftermarket products at the New Products Showcase, cutting-edge vehicle builds, and immersive activations focused on future technologies. The Show also features world-class education tracks, networking events, and SEMA Fest — a high-energy celebration of music and car culture.
Honda at SEMA Show 2024
“With the latest innovations, legendary brands, and a community that thrives on creativity and performance, the 2025 SEMA Show will be an unforgettable experience,” said SEMA Trade Show Director Andy Tompkins. “Whether you’re launching a new product, scouting trends, or building partnerships, this is the place to be.”
Qualified attendees are encouraged to register now to secure discounted rates and maximize their ROI. Registration is $75 through Sept. 26. Hotel reservations at guaranteed low rates are available exclusively through SEMA’s official hotel provider, onPeak.
Spaces are still available for companies interested in exhibiting and connecting with tens of thousands of qualified buyers.
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